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What happens if a language other than English is used over the radio?

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Why would seaplanes use a curved takeoff run?

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How do seaplanes do run-up checks without brakes?

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What is this hatch above the cockpit of a 747?

answered Mar 7, 2016 at 2:39

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Why are the cockpit controls of airplanes so complicated?

answered Mar 30, 2014 at 0:09

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How do pilots manage to keep aircraft on centerline during taxi?

answered Jul 23, 2014 at 6:05

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Why is a clock required to be mounted on the instrument panel for IFR flights?

answered Sep 24, 2017 at 18:33

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Are airline pilots worn out at an age of 55?

answered Sep 30, 2014 at 7:59

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What happened during this foggy landing?

answered Nov 11, 2014 at 22:14

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How dangerous was the turbulence on this commercial flight?

answered Nov 30, 2015 at 0:06

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Are seaplanes allowed to taxi in residential areas?

answered May 10, 2017 at 0:08

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Why do some companies perform their freight flights only during the night?

answered Aug 7, 2017 at 2:34

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How common are cancelled landing attempts?

answered Sep 23, 2014 at 19:10

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When does an airliner switch from using the tiller to the rudder?

answered Apr 25, 2018 at 23:14

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Do multiple go-arounds on the same flight happen in commercial aviation?

answered Aug 23, 2015 at 4:17

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Why is being a commercial pilot stressful?

answered Dec 10, 2015 at 2:41

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Was it possible to land a Boeing 707 with 300 feet cloud ceiling in the 70s?

answered Sep 13, 2017 at 18:15

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What's the purpose of yawing?

answered Aug 17, 2015 at 19:08

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How to slow down a seaplane on water?

answered Nov 1, 2017 at 2:38

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Is a firm landing an indication of the pilot inexperience?

answered Jun 28, 2016 at 19:46

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Is there a tank priority sequence for using the fuel tanks?

answered Oct 13, 2018 at 18:06

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Is it possible to sail a seaplane?

answered Mar 28, 2016 at 7:40

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How do airlines pay air crews for an aborted flight, in general?

answered Jan 25, 2015 at 21:04

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Does weight and balance of an airplane matter more on takeoff?

answered Mar 2, 2015 at 8:40

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When might a pilot hand-fly a jet at cruise altitudes, and is it difficult?

answered May 28, 2014 at 18:27

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What vertical speed at touchdown makes a 'perfect' landing?

answered Jan 30, 2014 at 0:32

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Why do I hear the "real" engine noise only when the plane is on the runway?

answered Feb 14, 2016 at 20:20

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Does the Fairchild Metroliner have any unusual handling characteristics?

answered Feb 12, 2017 at 2:16

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Do airline pilots practice stalls in actual aircraft?

answered Jul 18, 2015 at 19:43

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For what program was this Cessna 182 fitted with canards?

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What happens if a language other than English is used over the radio?

Why would seaplanes use a curved takeoff run?

How do seaplanes do run-up checks without brakes?

What is this hatch above the cockpit of a 747?

Why are the cockpit controls of airplanes so complicated?

How do pilots manage to keep aircraft on centerline during taxi?

Why is a clock required to be mounted on the instrument panel for IFR flights?

Are airline pilots worn out at an age of 55?

What happened during this foggy landing?

How dangerous was the turbulence on this commercial flight?

Are seaplanes allowed to taxi in residential areas?

Why do some companies perform their freight flights only during the night?

How common are cancelled landing attempts?

When does an airliner switch from using the tiller to the rudder?

Do multiple go-arounds on the same flight happen in commercial aviation?

Why is being a commercial pilot stressful?

Was it possible to land a Boeing 707 with 300 feet cloud ceiling in the 70s?

What's the purpose of yawing?

How to slow down a seaplane on water?

Is a firm landing an indication of the pilot inexperience?

Is there a tank priority sequence for using the fuel tanks?

Is it possible to sail a seaplane?

How do airlines pay air crews for an aborted flight, in general?

Does weight and balance of an airplane matter more on takeoff?

When might a pilot hand-fly a jet at cruise altitudes, and is it difficult?

What vertical speed at touchdown makes a 'perfect' landing?

Why do I hear the "real" engine noise only when the plane is on the runway?

Does the Fairchild Metroliner have any unusual handling characteristics?

Do airline pilots practice stalls in actual aircraft?

For what program was this Cessna 182 fitted with canards?